Ice Cream Production Lead

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream. We dream big but keep things simple to act fast. If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream , this is the place for you JOB PURPOSE We are looking for a dynamic Production Lead in a permanent full-time opportunity based in our Minto Ice Cream Factory, leading one of our production cells. This is a day shift role, reporting to the Plant Manager. The role has one Process Improvement Specialist (Day shift) along with 30 – 48 frontline operators (across 4 shifts) reporting to them. The role will provide direct autonomous leadership and supervision to frontline operators. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead with Purpose: Take charge of a production cell, empowering frontline operators with autonomy and clear direction. Drive Excellence: Own and elevate KPIs across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Morale. Champion Lean Thinking: Implement world-class manufacturing systems like Autonomous Maintenance, Focused Improvement, and Progressive Maintenance. Optimize Costs: Manage wastage, overtime, and consumables with a sharp eye on efficiency. Inspire Teams: Build a high-performance culture by energizing and enabling your team to thrive. Develop Talent: Spot potential, mentor growth, and support performance recovery. Collaborate for Success: Partner with Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Planning to unlock continuous improvement. Adapt and Prioritise: Ensure labor is agile and aligned with dynamic production needs. Lead Change: Drive focused improvement initiatives and deliver measurable results. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED A proactive mindset and strong initiative. Exceptional communication, planning, and problem-solving skills. A “can-do” attitude and hunger for career growth. Flexibility to adapt to changing shift patterns. Strong organizational skills and resilience under pressure. Autonomy, prioritization, and results-driven focus. Proficiency in MS Office and digital tools. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION 3+ years of production experience, managing a team across different shifts. Hands‑on experience with Lean Manufacturing systems (AM, FI, PM, EEM). Track record of delivering safety, quality, and cost objectives. Budget management experience with proven cost‑saving results. LEADERSHIP Growth Mindset Consumer and Customer Focus Accountability and Responsibility Building Talent and Teams WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT A unique mix of global scale & start‑up spirit—€8.3bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high‑growth Ice Cream company from the ground up. Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast‑tracked growth. A performance‑driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact. A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments. ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY With 19,000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Street's, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization : We are all about growth We operate with speed and simplicity We win together with fun We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry We care and challenge We are experts in the Ice Cream Category ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position. DISCLAIMER Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. 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